Some things just make me happy. Honey Caribbean wings from Union Jack's is one of them. I use to spend my week looking forward to football being over on Friday because I knew that the wings would be there- waiting to be eaten. Union Jack's was the second place that I went out to when I moved to the city. I was invited by the coaches from the high school I worked at and figured why not at least go to avoid spending Friday night alone in North Philadelphia. What I hadn't anticipated when I went was the great comfort that it would bring. I wouldn't be the same person if I hadn't gone. I made my first friends there that night. I never felt the need to censor what I wanted to say when I was with them. I would spend the next two Thanksgivings with them- and free breakfast. All in all deciding to go out for post game wings that night was one of the best decisions that I have made in Philadelphia.
Since then I have dragged many people into Union Jack's to share with them my very favorite wings in the city. Last night was no different. I dragged an unsuspecting pal into the hole in the wall to show them that the sign outside "World's Best Wings" was right. I don't know if he agreed or not, but they were exactly what I needed. After we paid our check I made a joke to the bartender about how I should have stolen the Banana Bread beer glass the last time I was there. To my complete surprise they still had it on tap. It was ahhhhh..... heaven. We split the beer and headed out.
Thanks for the laughs, the stories of your European travels, listening to me ramble, and reassuring me that we all heal in different ways. I'm glad I met you last year and thanks for being just plain awesome!
I love Union Jack's, Well's Banana Bread Beer, Honey Caribbean Chicken Wings, and familiar places that are cash only.
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